Already doing your 2nd and 3rd options here in Scotland. The problem with pumped storage is the scale required. Would need something like the entire Findhorn valley, and just look how quickly batteri… (View Post)

Or build our houses with them. Save on all the carbon intensive materials we use at the moment. (View Post)

In terms of reducing emissions, it's like paying off your highest interest debts first. That's why switching from coal to gas in the 2010s was probably the most important intervention we ha… (View Post)

The answer is somewhere between the two scenarios, right? Net Zero could end up a bit like the Government's approach to fiscal rules - we'll have debt coming down in five years time. We… (View Post)

People often incredibly hospitable to people doing long-distance cycle tours and hikes. I occasionally pick up hitch hikers on the West Highland Way (usually injured or during horrible weather) and t… (View Post)